MobileReader Kovid just released
calibre V0.9.42. It includes bug-fixes related to the new
improved database backend (
still in testing, following the link for more information), along with the following other fixes and changes:
New Features- When downloading metadata from Amazon, convert the amazon categories into tags. You can turn this off by going to Preferences->Metadata download and configuring the Amazon source.
- Kobo driver: Add an option to modify the styling in books being sent to the device, based on a template on the device.
- Get Books: Add support for two more Polish ebook stores: cdp.pl and ebooki.allegro.pl
- calibredb: Add a new clone command to create clones of libraries with the same custom columns, virtual libraries, etc. as the current library.
Bug Fixes- MOBI metadata: Do not fail to set metadata in MOBI files if they have EXTH fields with NULL pointers to a cover or thumbnail.
- Fix editing of book metadata failing when its timestamp is out of range for the system.
- Fix renaming a user category to the same name it already has erases the user category.
- Fix drag 'n drop of cover onto conversion dialog not working
- Device drivers: Explicitly fsync() all files when writing to devices, to reduce chances of file corruption if the device is disconnected while jobs are running
- Fix calibre not appearing in Ubuntu's 'Open with..' menu
Improved news sources